Hi All,
Wanted to send out a quick update on the family progress in getting into this hobby. I have asked a few questions here and there but could not respond to answers or give updates too detailed as RC was the theme for Xmas for the family this year. As the boys read the site here as well as me, I had to keep things close to the chest.
Between Santa and mom and Dad, the boys (and me too) are pretty set up. Thanks to this site and a few others, I think we have done pretty well and hopefully avoided some expense in making bad decisions on stuff to get.
All in all, here is what we got to get going:
Planes:
Supercub (original FM version - we had this previously before we got the RC bug)
HK Bixler
EOT Models - Rare Bear
PX Extra 300
I think these planes will provide a great progression for us as we gain skills and confidence. No plans to fly the Extra until we are ready...
Radios;
5xe(came with our Sim)
7X
Supplies:
A ream (not sure what else to call it) of FFF (blue variety)
4 various motors and some HK orange receivers
HK Smart6 charger and a few HK battery packs.
Of course it's now time to get going in earnest. We did already build our first plane from plans (the Fun Bat). Had a blast making it and learned a lot. Unfortunately, we only got 3 short flights (total of no more than 3 minute flight time) before we destroyed it (see link to video below). Oh well, worth every penny and time in for what we learned.
Funbat Maiden Flight:
Funbat Final (and brief) Flight:
Looking for plans to build a few easier flying (possibly indoor type) planes as the Funbat may have been too much plane...
This site has helped me and the boys quickly get down the learning curve. I hope to be more active going forward as we are past the holiday and don't have to keep things quiet.
Happy Flying!
Wanted to send out a quick update on the family progress in getting into this hobby. I have asked a few questions here and there but could not respond to answers or give updates too detailed as RC was the theme for Xmas for the family this year. As the boys read the site here as well as me, I had to keep things close to the chest.
Between Santa and mom and Dad, the boys (and me too) are pretty set up. Thanks to this site and a few others, I think we have done pretty well and hopefully avoided some expense in making bad decisions on stuff to get.
All in all, here is what we got to get going:
Planes:
Supercub (original FM version - we had this previously before we got the RC bug)
HK Bixler
EOT Models - Rare Bear
PX Extra 300
I think these planes will provide a great progression for us as we gain skills and confidence. No plans to fly the Extra until we are ready...
Radios;
5xe(came with our Sim)
7X
Supplies:
A ream (not sure what else to call it) of FFF (blue variety)
4 various motors and some HK orange receivers
HK Smart6 charger and a few HK battery packs.
Of course it's now time to get going in earnest. We did already build our first plane from plans (the Fun Bat). Had a blast making it and learned a lot. Unfortunately, we only got 3 short flights (total of no more than 3 minute flight time) before we destroyed it (see link to video below). Oh well, worth every penny and time in for what we learned.
Funbat Maiden Flight:
Funbat Final (and brief) Flight:
Looking for plans to build a few easier flying (possibly indoor type) planes as the Funbat may have been too much plane...
This site has helped me and the boys quickly get down the learning curve. I hope to be more active going forward as we are past the holiday and don't have to keep things quiet.
Happy Flying!
